Learning
At our school, we teach the NSW curriculum and offer many different subjects to support each student’s learning. We know that development of skills in literacy and numeracy are the building blocks for learning and for everyday life. Our teachers use effective teaching strategies to help students achieve their goals.
Why choose us for your child’s learning?
Strong foundations
We focus on the skills your child needs to succeed in school and beyond. This helps them feel confident and prepared for the future.
High-quality education
We offer a range of subjects to match what students enjoy and want to learn about. Our skilled teachers support every student to find what they love, do their best and succeed.
Inclusive and personalised learning
Our teachers adjust how they teach to suit your child’s needs, interests and learning pace. We make sure every student feels confident and supported.
Extension opportunities
Some students are ready for more challenges. We offer open-ended tasks, enrichment programs and support. We help all students to reach their full potential.
What students learn
Students learn a wide range of subjects in the NSW curriculum. They build skills, think creatively and prepare for life beyond school.
Years 7 - 10
Year 7
- Visual Arts
Year 8
- Music
Year 9/10 Elective
- Dance
- Drama
- Music
- Photography and Digital Media
- Visual Arts
- Visual Design
Year 7
- French
Year 9/10 Elective
- French
All students in Year 7 - 10 learn Mandatory Mathematics.
RBSC offer a Mathematics acceleration course from Year 9- Year 11.
Year 7 and Year 8
Year 9/10 Elective
- Computing Technology
- Engineering
- Food Technology
- Graphics Technology
- Industrial Technology- Timber
Years 11 - 12
- Dance
- Drama
- Music 1
- Music 2
- Photography, Video and Digital Imaging
- Visual Arts
- VET Entertainment Industry
- Screen and Media (Certificate III)
- Music Extension (Year 12 only)
- English Advanced
- English EAL/D
- English Standard
- English Studies
- English Extension 1
- English Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Ancient History
- Modern History
- Society and Culture
- Studies of Religion
- History Extension (Year 12 only)
- French Beginners
- French Continuers
- External languages through School of Languages and External Tutors e.g. Hebrew through BJE.
- Mathematics Advanced
- Mathematics Standard 2
- Mathematics Standard 1
- Mathematics Extension 1
- Mathematics Extension 2 (Year 12 only)
- Community and Family Studies
- Health and Movement Science
- Sport, Lifestyle and Recreation
- Biology
- Chemistry
- Earth and Environmental Science
- Physics
- Science Extension (Year 12 only)
- Business Studies
- Economics
- Geography
- Legal Studies
- Work Studies
- Design and Technology
- Engineering Studies
- Food Technology
- Industrial Technology - Timber
- Software Engineering
Religious Education and High Potential and Gifted Education (HPGE
Rose Bay Secondary College allows for Voluntary Student Activities (VSA’s) of a religious nature for all years in line with Department of Education policies.
What are VSA’s?
Voluntary student activities of a religious nature in schools (VSA) are any activities of a religious nature, including those provided by religious organisations. VSA is not part of special religious education (SRE) and is not part of the curriculum. VSA operates under the auspices and supervision of the principal.
Are there any other groups that meet of a religious nature?
Currently there is one group which meets during lunchtime.
- Jewish Club (delivered by BJE)
What permission is required to attend these a VSA group?
Before attending these groups students must return a permission note signed by a parent or guardian to the school office or emailed to. The note can be found here.
Student roll is taken at each meeting.
I need more information?
Please check the department website for more information on SRE or volunteer groups of a religious nature. This information can be found here.
At our school, we give the right support to help gifted learners to grow and do their best.
We notice these students early. They may learn quickly or show strong skills in creativity, leadership, problem solving or sport. We help them stay challenged with lessons and activities that match their strengths.
Learn more about how we support high potential and gifted learners.
Our learning approach
Our school uses explicit teaching. This means we clearly tell students what they are learning, why it is important and how to do it step by step. Explicit teaching helps students understand new ideas by breaking them into smaller parts.
Learning at our school is student-centred, inclusive and practical. We are committed to equity and access. We support all learning styles and needs. Our teachers use proven teaching strategies. They take part in ongoing professional development to stay up to date with best teaching practice.
Our learning approach includes:
- real-world learning: hands-on tasks, group work and exploring new ideas
- technology: to help students learn and build digital skills
- flexible teaching: the right support for each student, with a focus on wellbeing
- community connections: through excursions and local programs.
Helping students progress
We support every student’s academic progress by:
- checking their progress and giving clear and timely feedback
- setting learning goals with each student
- giving extra help with personalised plans and support from specialist staff
- reporting on each student’s learning progress so parents and carers know how their child is doing
- providing targeted literacy and numeracy support in small groups
- making wellbeing part of everyday learning
- working with families to support learning at home and school
- helping students through transitions, like starting school or moving to a new stage of learning.
Learn more about additional learning support at our school.
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Student opportunities and activities
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Our principal and staff
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